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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 186.97 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 186.97 and 95.43 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 186.97 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/186.97 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 186.97 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 17,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.55/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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